Pennsylvania State University will be audited by Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, his office announced Tuesday.The audit will review the university’s reforms since the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, governance changes and efforts to control tuition hikes, among other things, according to the office.DePasquale said auditors will review to the extent which the school implemented recommendations of a November 2012 special report on governance reform in the wake of the child sex abuse scandal.Auditors will determined if the university complies with all requirements for state and federal background checks for employees and others affiliated with the university.“We also will look at how Penn State complies with the federal and state laws relating to sexual violence prevention and response, sexual assault prevention, dating violence education and the protection of minors,” DePasquale said.“A university campus should be a safe place for all.”The audit will also review efforts by Penn State to control costs and hold the line on tuition increases.The audit will cover Jan. 1, 2013, through the end of the audit process.Get the WTAE Pittsburgh's Action News 4 App

HARRISBURG —

Pennsylvania State University will be audited by Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, his office announced Tuesday.

The audit will review the university’s reforms since the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, governance changes and efforts to control tuition hikes, among other things, according to the office.

DePasquale said auditors will review to the extent which the school implemented recommendations of a November 2012 special report on governance reform in the wake of the child sex abuse scandal.

Auditors will determined if the university complies with all requirements for state and federal background checks for employees and others affiliated with the university.

“We also will look at how Penn State complies with the federal and state laws relating to sexual violence prevention and response, sexual assault prevention, dating violence education and the protection of minors,” DePasquale said.

“A university campus should be a safe place for all.”

The audit will also review efforts by Penn State to control costs and hold the line on tuition increases.

The audit will cover Jan. 1, 2013, through the end of the audit process.